Assured By Grace

In the midst of the loss of a loved one, bad theology can sometimes make it challenging for those who are left to have confidence in the eternal destiny and security of the one for whom they are grieving. Phil and Danny discuss what it means (as well as what it doesn’t mean) for a person to know they are going to heaven when they die and how we can trust God with the salvation of those who have cl...

Danny and Phil discuss the causes and cures for Deconstruction, and the importance of not giving up on those who have wandered away from the Lord, but commit yourself to keep praying for them. Hosts: Danny Woodward and Pastor Phil Congdon #Deconstruction#DeconstructingFaith#Deconversion#Doubt#AuthorityofScripture#ReligiousHypocrisy #Grace#podcast #vlog #bible #assuredbygrace #salvation #nbbc

What is "deconstruction"? Why does it seem to be so popular today? Danny and Phil discuss what deconstruction is, and isn't, and what is causing so many Christians to embrace it. It really isn't anything new -- just an old idea repackaged for today, and the root cause is as old as the world. #Deconstruction #DeconstructingFaith #Deconversion #Doubt #AuthorityofScripture #Religiou...

Danny and Phil analyze John MacArthur's answer to the question, "How can you know you are saved forever?". Not only is MacArthur's use of Scripture flawed, his tests of whether or not you are saved forever remove any possibility of ever knowing for sure you are saved! MacArthur makes our good works the final proof of whether or not we are saved, instead of faith in Jesus Christ,...

Danny and Phil discuss Andy Stanley's views on Scripture and how they are exhibited in his teachings on moral issues. While there is much to appreciate in Stanley's desire to draw unbelievers to faith in Christ, his view of Scripture is diminishing, and sadly, his devotion to the teachings of Scripture on the major moral issues of our day has gone awry. Join Danny and Phil as they address...

Some conservative evangelical pastors today seem to treat the Bible as unimportant. Is this true? What are the ramifications of doing this? Danny and Phil discuss why this is happening, and what the dangerous implications are for the church.

In a well-intentioned effort to attract skeptics to Christ, some preachers have decided to marginalize the Bible. Does it matter? Danny and Phil talk about how important how we treat the Bible is, and confront a popular preacher's novel ideas.

How should Christians respond to instances in our culture where biblical morals are publicly flaunted? While all sin is sin, some sins are worse than others; how do we respond to those? Danny and Phil encourage Christians to never compromise biblical morals, or capitulate to the world, but to always respond with love and a sincere desire to reach those who are caught in a web of sin.

Recent events in our country have people wondering where we're heading. Changes are happening, and not for the better! How do we respond to a world that makes us depressed and anxious? Danny and Phil explore some biblical truths to strengthen our assurance by grace. #worries #anxiety #badnews #deplatform #assurance #endtimes #hope #podcast #vlog #bible #assuredbygrace

Many Christians around the world live with fear every day, and Christians in America are increasingly feeling tangible fear -- fear of repercussions if they stand for biblical morals, or salvation only through faith in Jesus, or if they resist the progressive worldview of modern society. We see churches and Christian organizations capitulating to evil, and feel alone...and afraid. We need help fro...

In the wake of the Nashville Christian school killings, old questions get asked: How do Christians respond to evil in the world? On a related issue, some say the God of the Bible is inconsistent: In the Old Testament He is mean and vindictive, but in the New Testament He is gentle and kind! Danny and Phil discuss the reality of sin in the world, God's plan to save us, and how Scripture speaks...

Dennis Prager suggests that holocaust-deniers will all go to hell. Is this true? Are there some sins so heinous that they render a person "unsaveable"? And if one sin can damn us, what about another sin? How many sins are there that condemn us to eternal judgment? Danny and Phil discuss Prager's statement, and the similar 'blanket damning' of people by today's "Woke...

Many people wrongly think that "Perseverance of the Saints" means something like "once-saved-always saved," or that Christians have 'eternal security.' But for Calvinists it means much more, that if you are truly saved, you will persevere in your faith. Danny and Phil explain why this undermines any objective assurance of salvation, and put the focus back where it shoul...

The Calvinist doctrine known as "Irresistible Grace" follows on from other Calvinist doctrines. Since God "elected" or "chose" who would be saved in eternity past, and those He did not 'choose' cannot be saved, it follows that those He did 'choose' are absolutely and irresistibly saved. His grace 'overwhelms' their resistance, and they believe. But are some "unable" to believe,...

The third doctrine of Calvinism's 'five points' is called "Limited Atonement." This doctrine forces an uncomfortable question: Did Christ die on the cross to pay for the sins of only an ' elect ' (or 'select') group of people, or did He die for the sins of all mankind? In other words, can anyone believe in Christ and be saved? Danny and Phil explain the practical implications of this doctrine...

The second of Calvinism's 'five points' is "Unconditional Election." What do Calvinists mean by this? What are the implications of this doctrine? How does it stand up to the teaching of the Bible? Danny and Phil explain what this doctrine means, and discuss Scriptures that clarify the offer of salvation to all who believe in Jesus. The good news is this: You can be assured by grace! #Unconditional...

Manhood and masculinity are distorted in modern culture, and Christian men often struggle to know how to live. Too often, even churches are trading biblical truths of godly manhood for the lies of this world. Those who suffer the consequences of these failures are often the wives and children who are robbed of the leadership of a godly man in their lives. Join Phil and Danny as they discuss t...

What does "Total Depravity" mean? After all, we are all sinners...right? Calvinists say that  Total Depravity  means  Total Inability -- that mankind is incapable of even choosing to believe in Jesus without God initiating a "divine spark" that changes the heart and regenerates us first. Phil and Danny expose this idea to the truth of Scripture. The implications of this do...

Manhood and masculinity are distorted in modern culture, and Christian men often struggle to know how to live. Too often, even churches are trading biblical truths of godly manhood for the lies of this world. Those who suffer the consequences of these failures are often the wives and children who are robbed of the leadership of a godly man in their lives. Join Phil and Danny as they discuss t...

Christian pastors, churches, and ministries are dividing over sexuality and gender issues today. Why? Danny and Phil discuss the roots of the contemporary confusion in the church, and focus on the key issue: Is the Bible really your authority, or not? How we answer this question affects both our response to contemporary sexual immorality, and our assurance of salvation. #genderfluidity #LGBTQcontr...

Danny and Phil discuss what happened to the faith of a nation during Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land, and how it shows that spiritual vitality can be quickly lost. There is a lesson here for parents: Don't take your children's spiritual lives for granted! Invest in them while they are young.

Danny and Phil discuss Phil's recent trip to Israel, focusing on just a few of the sites visited, and the way the existence of Israel, and archaeological findings, exhibit both the existence of God and the truth of the Bible. 

With all the cultural craziness swirling around us, how can Christians stand strong? Danny and Phil discuss the unique role of the Bible in resisting the moral relativism and subjective "truths" that are unraveling our society. God's Word is more important to our lives today than ever!

How should Christians respond to the bizarre lunacy of our culture? Many are aggressively 'shaking their fists' in the face of God. We are prone to get depressed, or angry, but God has called us to a higher path: Suffering.

How should Christians respond to the bizarre lunacy of our culture? Many are aggressively 'shaking their fists' in the face of God. We are prone to get depressed, or angry, but God has called us to a higher path: Suffering.   Hosts: Danny Woodward & Pastor Phil Congdon